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XLG 530J

1971 Bedford Cf

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,967 mi
Last recorded40,967 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Bedford Cf43,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 530J
MakeBedford
ModelCf
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,967 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,967 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 40,967 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

floor corroded reear nearside

rear nearside tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,967 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 40,967 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,967 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 40,967 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,956 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,956 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 38,057 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Cf?

Based on 12,420 MOT tests across 1,482 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
678
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 798
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 796
Brake pipe excessively corroded 543
position lamp(s) not working 539
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 511
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XLG 530J is a 1971 Bedford Cf in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Bedford Cf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 43,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bedford Cf fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 798 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XLG 530J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Cf typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Bedford Cf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XLG 530J is a 1971 Bedford Cf, first registered on 13 April 1971.

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